Vodafone Idea has begun fresh talks with the Indian government for "remedies" related to $8.4 billion in owed dues, the telecom operator said on Monday, days after the country's top court dismissed a plea to re-compute the dues.

Vodafone Idea, the Indian cellular operator controlled by billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla, signed a $3.6 billion deal to buy network equipment from Nokia, Ericsson

Vodafone Idea Ltd. has signed a $3.6 billion contract with companies including Nokia Oyj for the supply of equipment to the Indian phone carrier for a planned upgrade of its network.

India's Vodafone Idea on Sunday concluded a $3.6 billion deal with mobile and network manufacturers Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of equipment over a period of three years, it said in a statement to exchanges.

The deal aims to revitalise the company and boost its infrastructure, fuelling hope for various stakeholders, including equipment vendors and its subscribers

Telecom major Vodafone Idea is reportedly in fresh talks with the government over its AGR issue. A Supreme Court bench rejected the petition filed by telecom companies regarding the re-computation of AGR.

India's Vodafone Idea on Sunday concluded a $3.6 billion deal with mobile and network manufacturers Nokia , Ericsson and Samsung for supply of equipment over a period of three years, it said in a statement to exchanges.